Arts and crafts became a significant form of comfort to people especially when the pandemic hits the country. It’s evidently true for students, young professionals, celebrities, even for mothers and fathers at home expressing their crafts by customizing bags, clothes, and shoes for collections and businesses.
Ross Brillantes’s story is one among few stories of a Father customizing branded shoes with brush and paints, but what makes it different is the story, love, and inspiration behind it.
His craft for customizing shoes started in 2020 after attending an event by the Autism Society of the Philippines. This event opened an avenue for Ross to customize his first shoes for his 8-year old daughter with autism.
He used hand-me-down white shoes, one from the States, and used it as a canvas. He bought paint, drew an autism heart, and painted over different comforting colors that symbolize autism. He even let his daughter write her name in pencil and he finished it off with a pen. The result–a first customized Nike Air Force for his daughter, indeed their favorite shoes.
When asked why he’s into customizing shoes, Ross said that he can express himself more through this kind of art.
“I used and loved to customize shoes since it’s a wearable art and ‘di pa talaga ganoon karami ang marunong mag-customize ng shoes. This kind of hobby will not only express your love for art and craft, they will also showcase your love for footwear that are meant to be worn hindi ‘yong para i-keep lamang,” he said.
It’s just one of his first inspired kicks. He has a lot of custom sneakers to offer that can be seen in his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/cannedthoughts Check out his page for more kicks!
These unique or custom kicks are indeed a work of art depicting the unconditional love of a father to his daughter, where all the ARTspiration and passion began. #
